How to Kickstart a Juice Detoxification Program
by Emma Deangela
plug itIf you have never embarked on a Fruit detoxification program,there are some important facts you should know before getting started. To start off with, detoxification diets are intended to help the body eliminate toxins. Many people experience some side effects like headaches, fatigue, or even other allergies. While these side effects aren't pleasant, they are part of the cleansing process and will generally disappear once you have completed the fast.
Depending on your preferences, there are many types of juicing detoxification programs you can choose from. Some involve fasting for 24 to 48 hours, while others involve a three-day, one-week, or one-month fast. The longer fasts are typically undertaken by people with chronic health problems and should only be used under strict supervision of a qualified health practitioner.
It's best to start off with a one-day juicing detoxification program. In order to embark on a juice fast, you will need a juicing machine or "juicer". Juicers are an appliance that allows you to place fruits and vegetables into a shoot where they are fed into the machine and ground up into pulp. The juice is extracted from the pulp and eliminated through a spout.
You may want to purchase fresh organic juices from a local health food store when you are first trying out. hile it's true that juice detoxification programs provide numerous health benefits, some people simply cannot deal with the side effects. Before investing in an expensive juicer, you want to make sure this is a program that you can stick to and use on a regular basis.
Regardless of whether you purchase juices or juice them using a juicer, it's important to drink these juices as quickly as possible. The reason being, juices lose their potency and potential health benefits when exposed to air. Unused juices should be stored in an airtight container and placed in a refrigerator for no more than 24 hours.
Another important aspect of juice detoxification programs is that you should consume only organic fruits and vegetables. Commercially grown fruits and vegetables contain numerous herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides. If no organic fruits and vegetables are available, you should thoroughly wash them with a non-toxic produce cleaner or baking soda, than peel the skins prior to juicing.
Many holistic health care practitioners recommend consuming one eight-ounce glass of warm water and the juice of one lemon slice, three to four times throughout the day. It is said this helps to improve digestion and speed up metabolism. It's best if you drink the warm water and lemon juice upon waking, between meals, and before bedtime.
The type of juice fast you embark on will depend on what you are trying to achieve. It's a good idea to conduct research via the Internet or visit your local library and check out books on the subject.
Women who are pregnant or nursing and anyone who suffers from chronic health problems should avoid embarking on a juicing detoxification program. Additionally, people who take prescription medications should only embark on a juicing detoxification program under the supervision of a qualified health practitioner.
Juicing detoxification programs can interfere with prescription drugs. If you are taking prescribed medications, you should consult with a practitioner who specializes in fasting programs. Never consume grapefruit or pomegranate juice during a fast, as these fruits can increase the amount of drugs in the body.
2008-05-14
Where to Buy Best Kitchen Appliances : Juicer store
Where to Buy Best Kitchen Appliances
by Mohit Sharma
plug itThe Online shopping portals allows you to easily compare products and prices, so you can be sure that the item you purchase is the exact item you want. Online stores give you the ability to share information and reviews with other shoppers who have firsthand experience with a product or retailer. Some products information given below:
(1). Inalsa Juicer Mixer Grinder - Legend Features * International design * Shock proof plastic body * Large transparent blender jar * Large capacity stainless steel jar * 2 speed with pulse * Overload protector Technical Specifications: * Model: Legend * Voltage: 230 Volts. 50 Hz, AC * Power: 450 Watts * Rating: 30 min. Warranty: 2 Years Manufacturers Warranty (2). Philips Intelligent Water Purifier Model No: WP 3892 Philips in India is part of Royal Philips Electronics. As one of the nation's most well-known and well-loved brands, Philips is a part of practically every Indian's life. Philips products find a use in virtually every aspect of daily life - at home, at work and on the move. Today, Philips stands as a source of reliable and innovative products that enhance the quality of consumers' professional and personal lives. * Power UV+ * Intelli Fill * Pure Protect Alert * Pure Protect Lock * Pure Flush * Power Save * Tilt & Twist filter change * Smart Display * Audible Indications Warranty: 2 Year Philips Warranty (3). Jaipan Pressure Cooker Outer Lid - 5 Ltr Features: * New improved pressure regulator * Easier to insert & remove unbreakable fixed pivot * Non corroding handle & lid with safety valve * Long lasting gasket cooks faster * Saves more fuel Steel finish * Heavy base * Very high quality * Extra heavy whistle * Its a outer lid model * Capacity: 5 Ltrs * Being offered without the Container * Warranty: 12 Months Manufacturers Warranty (4). Morphy Richards hand blenders Model No: HBCD-SS Features: * 300 watts dc motor, comes with chopper attachment and measuring beaker * Easy locking system * 2 speed soft push button on, off switch, slim ergonomic design * comfortable grip for easy use * universal blade for multiple functions * detachable stainless steel leg for easy cleaning, wall mountable Warranty: 2 Years Warranty from Morphy Richards on Manufacturing Defects
by Mohit Sharma
plug itThe Online shopping portals allows you to easily compare products and prices, so you can be sure that the item you purchase is the exact item you want. Online stores give you the ability to share information and reviews with other shoppers who have firsthand experience with a product or retailer. Some products information given below:
(1). Inalsa Juicer Mixer Grinder - Legend Features * International design * Shock proof plastic body * Large transparent blender jar * Large capacity stainless steel jar * 2 speed with pulse * Overload protector Technical Specifications: * Model: Legend * Voltage: 230 Volts. 50 Hz, AC * Power: 450 Watts * Rating: 30 min. Warranty: 2 Years Manufacturers Warranty (2). Philips Intelligent Water Purifier Model No: WP 3892 Philips in India is part of Royal Philips Electronics. As one of the nation's most well-known and well-loved brands, Philips is a part of practically every Indian's life. Philips products find a use in virtually every aspect of daily life - at home, at work and on the move. Today, Philips stands as a source of reliable and innovative products that enhance the quality of consumers' professional and personal lives. * Power UV+ * Intelli Fill * Pure Protect Alert * Pure Protect Lock * Pure Flush * Power Save * Tilt & Twist filter change * Smart Display * Audible Indications Warranty: 2 Year Philips Warranty (3). Jaipan Pressure Cooker Outer Lid - 5 Ltr Features: * New improved pressure regulator * Easier to insert & remove unbreakable fixed pivot * Non corroding handle & lid with safety valve * Long lasting gasket cooks faster * Saves more fuel Steel finish * Heavy base * Very high quality * Extra heavy whistle * Its a outer lid model * Capacity: 5 Ltrs * Being offered without the Container * Warranty: 12 Months Manufacturers Warranty (4). Morphy Richards hand blenders Model No: HBCD-SS Features: * 300 watts dc motor, comes with chopper attachment and measuring beaker * Easy locking system * 2 speed soft push button on, off switch, slim ergonomic design * comfortable grip for easy use * universal blade for multiple functions * detachable stainless steel leg for easy cleaning, wall mountable Warranty: 2 Years Warranty from Morphy Richards on Manufacturing Defects
Anti-Aging: Weight Loss Is a Life-or-Death Decision for an Obese, Aging Nation : Juicer store
Anti-Aging: Weight Loss Is a Life-or-Death Decision for an Obese, Aging Nation
by Rod MacTaggart
plug itDid you know that half of all Americans are considered overweight, and fully a third -- men, women and children -- are clinically obese? This means that there’s a high likelihood that you have a weight problem, and you're at or beyond middle age, you really need to get serious about a weight loss program.
The reason older people need to get a handle on their weight and get rid of those love-handles is the connection between advancing age, excess poundage and degenerative diseases. With each soda, smoothie or coffee concoction you gulp down, the likelihood of developing diabetes or something even worse goes up.
Obesity is at the top of the list of health problems facing America today, contributing to more than 300,000 deaths a year, and nearly $150 billion a year in medical expenses and lost productivity due to cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, arthritis and a dozen other conditions either caused by or made worse by insatiable appetites for sweet and fattening foods. We have super-sized almost the entire nation.
The problem gets worse as you get older, because the damage to your body from sugar and high caloric intake increases exponentially with each decade. If you are overweight -- even a little -- avoiding sugary and fatty foods in any amount is the mandatory first step in a weight loss program. But even if you're not overweight, avoiding sweet and fattening food should be part of every anti-aging diet. Sugars and cooked fats also help bring about all those disease conditions when you're at your normal weight too, and they also contribute to the skin problems that make you look older than you ought to.
For example, did you know that just one regular 12-oz soda contains nine (that’s 9) of those little sugar packets they give you in coffee shops? That’s at least 150 calories. And speaking of coffee shops, those delicious blended coffee drinks -- not counting the whipped cream -- can run anywhere from 250 to 500 calories. We should be running on maybe 1200 to 2000 calories a day max, and just one of those coffee drinks supplants a quarter of it. After that, there’s not much caloric space left for the salad, veggies, skinless chicken breast and fruit dessert that you actually need in a healthy weight loss program. Here are a few ideas for a weight loss program that works:
• Don’t shop on impulse. Make a list and stick to it.
• Get rid of the sodas and stop dropping in to your local coffee house. Invest in a good juicer and make your own veggie, and occasional, fruit drinks. Raw veggie juice is not fattening, and is incredibly good for you, especially the green veggies. Carrots are hi-carb, and so is fruit, so go easy on them.
• Knock off the sweet or fatty snacks, and top up instead with hi-fiber snacks such as fruit, veggies or a low-cal, hi-fiber snack bar. Eat as much raw veggies as you can whenever you want.
• Never use salad dressing unless you dilute it by 50% with vinegar or lemon juice. It tastes just as good and has half the oil. If you’re out, ask for your dressing on the side with lots of lemon slices.
• Alcohol is fattening. Just avoid it, period. It lowers blood sugar and makes you hungry. Alcohol has no useful place in a weight-loss program.
• A full meal should be half raw or steamed veggies, a quarter protein and a quarter starch, and everything low-fat. If you must have a dessert, have a small portion of fruit.
• Add some natural weight-loss supplements to your diet, such as tonalin CLA and chromium picolinate. Weight loss supplements help curb your appetite and block absorption or formation of fat.
• Exercise, exercise, exercise. It doesn’t matter how much or how little, just do it -- as much as you comfortably can. Walks are the best if you have a choice -- just a mile burns 100 calories. And if you can get out, exercise in a park or in the country. [Editor's Note: see Exercise Outdoors to Beat Stress and Depression]
• If you’ve got the bucks, for goodness sakes, hire an experienced personal trainer and do exactly what he says. One with successful experience working with people in your age group is the best.
• Tell your physician, trainer, physiotherapist or any pro in the field that you’re going on a weight loss and exercise program, and you want some help setting realistic goals. How much weight can you lose, and in what period of time? Make these your goals, and try to attain them.
A good anti-aging weight loss program will extend both your life and the quality of that life.
by Rod MacTaggart
plug itDid you know that half of all Americans are considered overweight, and fully a third -- men, women and children -- are clinically obese? This means that there’s a high likelihood that you have a weight problem, and you're at or beyond middle age, you really need to get serious about a weight loss program.
The reason older people need to get a handle on their weight and get rid of those love-handles is the connection between advancing age, excess poundage and degenerative diseases. With each soda, smoothie or coffee concoction you gulp down, the likelihood of developing diabetes or something even worse goes up.
Obesity is at the top of the list of health problems facing America today, contributing to more than 300,000 deaths a year, and nearly $150 billion a year in medical expenses and lost productivity due to cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, arthritis and a dozen other conditions either caused by or made worse by insatiable appetites for sweet and fattening foods. We have super-sized almost the entire nation.
The problem gets worse as you get older, because the damage to your body from sugar and high caloric intake increases exponentially with each decade. If you are overweight -- even a little -- avoiding sugary and fatty foods in any amount is the mandatory first step in a weight loss program. But even if you're not overweight, avoiding sweet and fattening food should be part of every anti-aging diet. Sugars and cooked fats also help bring about all those disease conditions when you're at your normal weight too, and they also contribute to the skin problems that make you look older than you ought to.
For example, did you know that just one regular 12-oz soda contains nine (that’s 9) of those little sugar packets they give you in coffee shops? That’s at least 150 calories. And speaking of coffee shops, those delicious blended coffee drinks -- not counting the whipped cream -- can run anywhere from 250 to 500 calories. We should be running on maybe 1200 to 2000 calories a day max, and just one of those coffee drinks supplants a quarter of it. After that, there’s not much caloric space left for the salad, veggies, skinless chicken breast and fruit dessert that you actually need in a healthy weight loss program. Here are a few ideas for a weight loss program that works:
• Don’t shop on impulse. Make a list and stick to it.
• Get rid of the sodas and stop dropping in to your local coffee house. Invest in a good juicer and make your own veggie, and occasional, fruit drinks. Raw veggie juice is not fattening, and is incredibly good for you, especially the green veggies. Carrots are hi-carb, and so is fruit, so go easy on them.
• Knock off the sweet or fatty snacks, and top up instead with hi-fiber snacks such as fruit, veggies or a low-cal, hi-fiber snack bar. Eat as much raw veggies as you can whenever you want.
• Never use salad dressing unless you dilute it by 50% with vinegar or lemon juice. It tastes just as good and has half the oil. If you’re out, ask for your dressing on the side with lots of lemon slices.
• Alcohol is fattening. Just avoid it, period. It lowers blood sugar and makes you hungry. Alcohol has no useful place in a weight-loss program.
• A full meal should be half raw or steamed veggies, a quarter protein and a quarter starch, and everything low-fat. If you must have a dessert, have a small portion of fruit.
• Add some natural weight-loss supplements to your diet, such as tonalin CLA and chromium picolinate. Weight loss supplements help curb your appetite and block absorption or formation of fat.
• Exercise, exercise, exercise. It doesn’t matter how much or how little, just do it -- as much as you comfortably can. Walks are the best if you have a choice -- just a mile burns 100 calories. And if you can get out, exercise in a park or in the country. [Editor's Note: see Exercise Outdoors to Beat Stress and Depression]
• If you’ve got the bucks, for goodness sakes, hire an experienced personal trainer and do exactly what he says. One with successful experience working with people in your age group is the best.
• Tell your physician, trainer, physiotherapist or any pro in the field that you’re going on a weight loss and exercise program, and you want some help setting realistic goals. How much weight can you lose, and in what period of time? Make these your goals, and try to attain them.
A good anti-aging weight loss program will extend both your life and the quality of that life.
Best Kitchen Appliances for your Kitchen : Juicer store
Best Kitchen Appliances for your Kitchen
by Mohit Sharma
plug itWanna shop online with best shopping deals? Have a look on the products below offering best deals in market.
(1). Glen Chimney Hood GL-6054 SS 60cm 750m3 BF
Features: • World Class appliances from Glen complement your contemporary lifestyle. • Teaming up with your passion for cooking and insistence on the best that you demand from life. • Glen has appliances that are truly international in form and spirit. From a hob to a cooktop to a cooking range to a Chimney - Glen is ultimate in innovation. • Glen appliances make your life comfortable and in rhythm with what you want. • Glen Electric Chimney Hood with Italian motor, 750m3 suction, Push Button Controls, Stainless Steel Finish and SS Baffle Filters in 60cm. • Optional: Installation charges of Rs 250 will be extra towards installation of Hobs, Cooking Ranges and Cooker hoods. (2). Maestro Food Processor For 25 years, Polar has been ahead of it's time. Setting trends and exploring avenues that others have only followed: a fact that is evident in the range of high quality fans that the brand offers. Polar is all set to achieve a new benchmark in the small home appliances category with Polar Bear. Unique gear drive mechanism Features: • Powerful 650 watts motor • Polycarbonate processing bowl & cover • Shock-proof ABS body • 6 SS complete discs & blades • Citrus & centrifugal juicer provided • 3 Jars including chutney jar Provided Attachments: • Blender Jar: 1.0 Ltr, SAN • Dry Grinder Jar: Stainless Steel • Chutney Jar: Stainless Steel • Blades: Atta kneader & chopper • Discs: French fry/ Slicer/ Shredding & Coconut scrapper • Centrifugal Juicer (3). Philips Bar Blender Model No: HR 1361 Features: Philips in India is part of Royal Philips Electronics. As one of the nation's most well-known and well-loved brands, Philips is a part of practically every Indian's life. Philips products find a use in virtually every aspect of daily life - at home, at work and on the move. Today, Philips stands as a source of reliable and innovative products that enhance the quality of consumers' professional and personal lives. • 600 Watt heavy duty motor for perfect results • Double action 2-way twist blades • Turbo button - 2 speeds for the required results • Anti-splash guard protection • Beaker for ease of usage • Unique hand blenders
by Mohit Sharma
plug itWanna shop online with best shopping deals? Have a look on the products below offering best deals in market.
(1). Glen Chimney Hood GL-6054 SS 60cm 750m3 BF
Features: • World Class appliances from Glen complement your contemporary lifestyle. • Teaming up with your passion for cooking and insistence on the best that you demand from life. • Glen has appliances that are truly international in form and spirit. From a hob to a cooktop to a cooking range to a Chimney - Glen is ultimate in innovation. • Glen appliances make your life comfortable and in rhythm with what you want. • Glen Electric Chimney Hood with Italian motor, 750m3 suction, Push Button Controls, Stainless Steel Finish and SS Baffle Filters in 60cm. • Optional: Installation charges of Rs 250 will be extra towards installation of Hobs, Cooking Ranges and Cooker hoods. (2). Maestro Food Processor For 25 years, Polar has been ahead of it's time. Setting trends and exploring avenues that others have only followed: a fact that is evident in the range of high quality fans that the brand offers. Polar is all set to achieve a new benchmark in the small home appliances category with Polar Bear. Unique gear drive mechanism Features: • Powerful 650 watts motor • Polycarbonate processing bowl & cover • Shock-proof ABS body • 6 SS complete discs & blades • Citrus & centrifugal juicer provided • 3 Jars including chutney jar Provided Attachments: • Blender Jar: 1.0 Ltr, SAN • Dry Grinder Jar: Stainless Steel • Chutney Jar: Stainless Steel • Blades: Atta kneader & chopper • Discs: French fry/ Slicer/ Shredding & Coconut scrapper • Centrifugal Juicer (3). Philips Bar Blender Model No: HR 1361 Features: Philips in India is part of Royal Philips Electronics. As one of the nation's most well-known and well-loved brands, Philips is a part of practically every Indian's life. Philips products find a use in virtually every aspect of daily life - at home, at work and on the move. Today, Philips stands as a source of reliable and innovative products that enhance the quality of consumers' professional and personal lives. • 600 Watt heavy duty motor for perfect results • Double action 2-way twist blades • Turbo button - 2 speeds for the required results • Anti-splash guard protection • Beaker for ease of usage • Unique hand blenders
Kitchen Equipment and Gadgets for Your Raw Food Kitchen : Juicer store
Kitchen Equipment and Gadgets for Your Raw Food Kitchen
by Kevin Gianni
plug itThis interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life, which can be found at http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife. com. In this excerpt, Nomi Shannon shares on kitchen equipment and recipes for preparing raw foods.
The Healthiest Year of Your Life with Nomi Shannon, raw gourmet, author and raw food educator.
Nomi: People get really tired, really fast of salads. I do, but you can take the same things that you put into a salad and throw it in the blender and do it up, it’s amazing what the addition of a tomato or slice of mango or something can do to a concoction like that and you can make yourself some really delicious things really fast.
Kevin: What kind of blender do you use?
Nomi: There are only two great blenders, in my humble opinion, Kevin. One is the K-tech which is the one I do recommend for several reasons. The other is the Vita-mix. They’re both fabulous blenders. I prefer the K- tech. The main reason is it’s a whole horsepower stronger but there’s a few others.
The difference between one of these blenders and a Hamilton Beach or whatever is the difference between a Pinto and a Rolls Royce. They’ re both cars but need I say more? In my book, for example, I assumed everybody would have a regular blender. They’re not inexpensive. I would say to make this dish,grate the carrot, grate the parsnip, then put it in the blender. Well, one of these blenders, you throw the darn thing in whole. I throw two frozen, rock hard bananas, whole and 45 seconds later I’m eating whatever it is.
You can do with one of these blenders things you could never do any other way. I will take a couple of apples and cut them up and throw them in the blender with some cinnamon, I have to baby the blender a little because there’s no liquid in there, and I can turn it into applesauce in a minute or two, because people think applesauce? Raw applesauce? No, it’s completely easy and possible if you have the right equipment.
Kevin: It’s great for kids, too. I think the price comparison, you can tell me if I’m wrong or not, is if you break two or three $100 blenders, you can eventually, you kind of go for the bigger one.
Nomi: Well, I personally have taken two, probably $30 to $50 blenders, smoking,outside to finish their smoking process in the air where I tried to make a pate or something in it. They couldn’t handle it. I do understand Kevin that there are plenty of people interested in this kind of food that are never going to be able to spend $400 on a blender. I appreciate that and that’s why in my DVDs I use a regular blender. One or two hints about that, if you have an old Oster blender or you can get your hands on one and that would be like at garage sales, 40 or 50 year old blenders grab it, because they have the most amazing motor. Now, they don’t compare with the Vita- mix or the K-tech. But they’re still nice and strong. My first few years I was raw I had an old Oster.
Kevin: I think that people sometimes just think that the only thing you can make in a blender is a frozen drink or a yoghurt smoothie and you mentioned applesauce and then you just talked about pates. How versatile is a blender for making things?
Nomi: There’s a big crossover in equipment. When I make a pate I use a food processor because a blender needs a lot of liquid. The pate I like best, it’s in my book, called the Sunflower Pate, and it’s 3 cups of sprouted sunflower seeds and lemon juice, because that’s a good preservative and some tahini and then some onion and scallion and different spices. I use it in the food processor. The secret to blending is it needs liquid. Food processing is for things that are drier. The food processor could never work with as much liquid as a blender would. It would leak all over the place.
Kevin: What about Salidako. Can you explain what that is, for people who don’t know?
Nomi: It’s an odd name, it’s also called a spiral slicer and some people call it a spiralizer. Another name is garnishing machine. I finally just said, listen, I’m confusing everyone because every time the company changed the name, I changed the name. And it’s called the Salidako. It’s now made in China. It’s just a simple plastic gizmo, but what it does is really amazing. Here’s what is does that’s wonderful. It will take a vegetable, and the most commonly used vegetable is a zucchini. You put a three-inch piece of zucchini in this little thing and you turn the handle and what you get is pasta-shaped zucchini. It has this fascinating way of shredding it and you get long, long strands. I’ve had three and four feet long strands, where I’ve had to cut them in the bowl, of angel hair sized pasta made out of zucchini or carrot or beet or sweet potato or parsnip. It won’t work with anything soft. Just turn like a tomato to mush, most cucumbers to mush. It has to be a good firm vegetable and this has revolutionized sort of the palate of raw people. You just never have to eat a salad. You can sit your kids down and they can eat this spaghetti and it’s tossed in a pesto sauce, which I’m sure as you know is garlic and olive oil and lots and lots of basil and pine nuts, just no cheese and it doesn’t taste any different, and then top it off with a raw marinara and suddenly it smells like and it looks like and it tastes like Italian spaghetti. The only difference is, it’s not hot. This has, literally this little gadget has revolutionized, because you’ve got to have ways of doing food fast that’s tasty.
There’s another one I’ve just learned about from Germany and it’s called a Spiralo. If you do like a parsnip, beet, carrot, and turn it into this little skinny pasta -- I’ve done this at shows and little kids have walked by and I’ve got it on the table next to the machine to show what it does, and these little three year olds will grab it and eat it. The mother or the grandmother will go, “I can’t believe it, he won’t eat any vegetables!†Something about cutting that vegetable into facets, let’s say, really brings out the sweetness like no grating or slicing ever could.
Kevin: Not only does it bring out the sweetness, I think, but it’s just so much easier to eat. You look at a carrot and you’re like, oh, a carrot. I got to chew this thing forever and when it’s in that small kind of form, you can eat it and you just keep eating it and eating it and eating it.
Nomi: When I started with raw food, I actually had a Champion juicer at the time, but it was in storage. When I started with 100% actually all I had was an everyday blender, a good sharp knife and a grater and I didn’t have any other equipment for at least for the first 6 months. So I do like to say to people when people say, “I don’t have the money to go out and buy all that stuff.†And you really don’t have to, but on the other hand, I have to say, that having some of these gadgets, the Salidako I mean is $24.95, really the ability to change these foods, their shapes, their size, pureeing or taking and turning into this little strand what suddenly is delicate and tender instead of chomping down on some hard. I would never eat a parsnip the way you might take a carrot and chew on it the way you would a carrot. I just wouldn’t, but it’s so delicious when you turn it into the pasta. It’s insane. It’s like a whole other thing.
Kevin: You talked about some of the quick things you can do, like the applesauce. What are some other real quick ideas that someone can do to maybe make a meal like in 5 minutes and go?
Nomi: Let’s not forget that almost any raw fresh raw fruit and vegetable can be eaten as it is. If you start out with a bowl on your counter filled with apples, oranges, bananas, whatever you can find seasonally, grapes papaya, mango whatever and then in your fridge you have different kinds of greens, like broccoli, cauliflower and all that there’s nothing wrong with going and sitting down and eating three apples and two bananas and a mango. I mean literally. I very often eat a red pepper like you would an apple. I found some that are so delicious and I just literally just wash the thing off and bite it and even if I get some of the seeds they’re not hot or anything like they can be. We’re so removed from going into the back yard and plucking fruit from the tree or a walnut from the tree that we literally forget, especially the younger generation, that food doesn’t really come in a box.
I’ve got a gadget called the Toss ‘n Chop. It’s such a clever gadget. You just throw everything that you want for your salad into the bowl and your dressing ingredients, everything, goes in a bowl but no cutting, no cutting board, no knife, no chopping, nothing. Then you just go at it with this thing, sort of a cross between a scissors and a tossing implement.
The other thing is, and I’m sure you already know this, is there’s just a huge craze going on with something called green smoothies, which I actually did mention in my book, suggesting you could put your sprouts and things, sneak them in smoothies. Would you like my green smoothie recipe which is my current passion and crave?
Kevin: Sure.
Nomi: Okay. I put a cup of either orange of tangerine juice in the blender and that’s taking about four tangerines at the moment. Personally I put about 8 cups of greens in, I wouldn’t start with that many because it might taste bitter to you at first. So, if there are any supplements that I’m taking, and I’m usually taking some supplements, put that in. Then if I can get my hands on papaya and I put that in. Yesterday I put a little bit of mango in instead, or a handful of blueberries and then I top it off with two frozen bananas. I like it, because I like my smoothies to be thick and cold. It gives me about 24 oz of smoothie. It’s fabulous. I have it at least once a day, every day. I vary out. You don’t want to eat the same thing every day, no matter how good you think it is for you, because you need variety.
by Kevin Gianni
plug itThis interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life, which can be found at http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife. com. In this excerpt, Nomi Shannon shares on kitchen equipment and recipes for preparing raw foods.
The Healthiest Year of Your Life with Nomi Shannon, raw gourmet, author and raw food educator.
Nomi: People get really tired, really fast of salads. I do, but you can take the same things that you put into a salad and throw it in the blender and do it up, it’s amazing what the addition of a tomato or slice of mango or something can do to a concoction like that and you can make yourself some really delicious things really fast.
Kevin: What kind of blender do you use?
Nomi: There are only two great blenders, in my humble opinion, Kevin. One is the K-tech which is the one I do recommend for several reasons. The other is the Vita-mix. They’re both fabulous blenders. I prefer the K- tech. The main reason is it’s a whole horsepower stronger but there’s a few others.
The difference between one of these blenders and a Hamilton Beach or whatever is the difference between a Pinto and a Rolls Royce. They’ re both cars but need I say more? In my book, for example, I assumed everybody would have a regular blender. They’re not inexpensive. I would say to make this dish,grate the carrot, grate the parsnip, then put it in the blender. Well, one of these blenders, you throw the darn thing in whole. I throw two frozen, rock hard bananas, whole and 45 seconds later I’m eating whatever it is.
You can do with one of these blenders things you could never do any other way. I will take a couple of apples and cut them up and throw them in the blender with some cinnamon, I have to baby the blender a little because there’s no liquid in there, and I can turn it into applesauce in a minute or two, because people think applesauce? Raw applesauce? No, it’s completely easy and possible if you have the right equipment.
Kevin: It’s great for kids, too. I think the price comparison, you can tell me if I’m wrong or not, is if you break two or three $100 blenders, you can eventually, you kind of go for the bigger one.
Nomi: Well, I personally have taken two, probably $30 to $50 blenders, smoking,outside to finish their smoking process in the air where I tried to make a pate or something in it. They couldn’t handle it. I do understand Kevin that there are plenty of people interested in this kind of food that are never going to be able to spend $400 on a blender. I appreciate that and that’s why in my DVDs I use a regular blender. One or two hints about that, if you have an old Oster blender or you can get your hands on one and that would be like at garage sales, 40 or 50 year old blenders grab it, because they have the most amazing motor. Now, they don’t compare with the Vita- mix or the K-tech. But they’re still nice and strong. My first few years I was raw I had an old Oster.
Kevin: I think that people sometimes just think that the only thing you can make in a blender is a frozen drink or a yoghurt smoothie and you mentioned applesauce and then you just talked about pates. How versatile is a blender for making things?
Nomi: There’s a big crossover in equipment. When I make a pate I use a food processor because a blender needs a lot of liquid. The pate I like best, it’s in my book, called the Sunflower Pate, and it’s 3 cups of sprouted sunflower seeds and lemon juice, because that’s a good preservative and some tahini and then some onion and scallion and different spices. I use it in the food processor. The secret to blending is it needs liquid. Food processing is for things that are drier. The food processor could never work with as much liquid as a blender would. It would leak all over the place.
Kevin: What about Salidako. Can you explain what that is, for people who don’t know?
Nomi: It’s an odd name, it’s also called a spiral slicer and some people call it a spiralizer. Another name is garnishing machine. I finally just said, listen, I’m confusing everyone because every time the company changed the name, I changed the name. And it’s called the Salidako. It’s now made in China. It’s just a simple plastic gizmo, but what it does is really amazing. Here’s what is does that’s wonderful. It will take a vegetable, and the most commonly used vegetable is a zucchini. You put a three-inch piece of zucchini in this little thing and you turn the handle and what you get is pasta-shaped zucchini. It has this fascinating way of shredding it and you get long, long strands. I’ve had three and four feet long strands, where I’ve had to cut them in the bowl, of angel hair sized pasta made out of zucchini or carrot or beet or sweet potato or parsnip. It won’t work with anything soft. Just turn like a tomato to mush, most cucumbers to mush. It has to be a good firm vegetable and this has revolutionized sort of the palate of raw people. You just never have to eat a salad. You can sit your kids down and they can eat this spaghetti and it’s tossed in a pesto sauce, which I’m sure as you know is garlic and olive oil and lots and lots of basil and pine nuts, just no cheese and it doesn’t taste any different, and then top it off with a raw marinara and suddenly it smells like and it looks like and it tastes like Italian spaghetti. The only difference is, it’s not hot. This has, literally this little gadget has revolutionized, because you’ve got to have ways of doing food fast that’s tasty.
There’s another one I’ve just learned about from Germany and it’s called a Spiralo. If you do like a parsnip, beet, carrot, and turn it into this little skinny pasta -- I’ve done this at shows and little kids have walked by and I’ve got it on the table next to the machine to show what it does, and these little three year olds will grab it and eat it. The mother or the grandmother will go, “I can’t believe it, he won’t eat any vegetables!†Something about cutting that vegetable into facets, let’s say, really brings out the sweetness like no grating or slicing ever could.
Kevin: Not only does it bring out the sweetness, I think, but it’s just so much easier to eat. You look at a carrot and you’re like, oh, a carrot. I got to chew this thing forever and when it’s in that small kind of form, you can eat it and you just keep eating it and eating it and eating it.
Nomi: When I started with raw food, I actually had a Champion juicer at the time, but it was in storage. When I started with 100% actually all I had was an everyday blender, a good sharp knife and a grater and I didn’t have any other equipment for at least for the first 6 months. So I do like to say to people when people say, “I don’t have the money to go out and buy all that stuff.†And you really don’t have to, but on the other hand, I have to say, that having some of these gadgets, the Salidako I mean is $24.95, really the ability to change these foods, their shapes, their size, pureeing or taking and turning into this little strand what suddenly is delicate and tender instead of chomping down on some hard. I would never eat a parsnip the way you might take a carrot and chew on it the way you would a carrot. I just wouldn’t, but it’s so delicious when you turn it into the pasta. It’s insane. It’s like a whole other thing.
Kevin: You talked about some of the quick things you can do, like the applesauce. What are some other real quick ideas that someone can do to maybe make a meal like in 5 minutes and go?
Nomi: Let’s not forget that almost any raw fresh raw fruit and vegetable can be eaten as it is. If you start out with a bowl on your counter filled with apples, oranges, bananas, whatever you can find seasonally, grapes papaya, mango whatever and then in your fridge you have different kinds of greens, like broccoli, cauliflower and all that there’s nothing wrong with going and sitting down and eating three apples and two bananas and a mango. I mean literally. I very often eat a red pepper like you would an apple. I found some that are so delicious and I just literally just wash the thing off and bite it and even if I get some of the seeds they’re not hot or anything like they can be. We’re so removed from going into the back yard and plucking fruit from the tree or a walnut from the tree that we literally forget, especially the younger generation, that food doesn’t really come in a box.
I’ve got a gadget called the Toss ‘n Chop. It’s such a clever gadget. You just throw everything that you want for your salad into the bowl and your dressing ingredients, everything, goes in a bowl but no cutting, no cutting board, no knife, no chopping, nothing. Then you just go at it with this thing, sort of a cross between a scissors and a tossing implement.
The other thing is, and I’m sure you already know this, is there’s just a huge craze going on with something called green smoothies, which I actually did mention in my book, suggesting you could put your sprouts and things, sneak them in smoothies. Would you like my green smoothie recipe which is my current passion and crave?
Kevin: Sure.
Nomi: Okay. I put a cup of either orange of tangerine juice in the blender and that’s taking about four tangerines at the moment. Personally I put about 8 cups of greens in, I wouldn’t start with that many because it might taste bitter to you at first. So, if there are any supplements that I’m taking, and I’m usually taking some supplements, put that in. Then if I can get my hands on papaya and I put that in. Yesterday I put a little bit of mango in instead, or a handful of blueberries and then I top it off with two frozen bananas. I like it, because I like my smoothies to be thick and cold. It gives me about 24 oz of smoothie. It’s fabulous. I have it at least once a day, every day. I vary out. You don’t want to eat the same thing every day, no matter how good you think it is for you, because you need variety.
2008-04-13
A Well-Equipped Kitchen
A Well-Equipped Kitchen
by Toni Scottplug it
When it come to setting up a well-equipped kitchen, it is often a good idea to start from the very beginning. You may have more kitchen stuff than you use regularly with lots of tools that are no longer up to the task or have been forgotten. If you're in your first apartment or recently married, you're probably already at the very beginning and need to start from scratch... Either way, what follows is an overview of the necessities with some important notes on considerations you should make as you browse the housewares department. Let's take a look at the essential building blocks of truly functional kitchen workspace.Cutting boardsYou'll need at least two cutting boards, one for meat and one for veggies. There are myriad types on the market and you should take stock of your available storage and lifestyle before choosing. There are beautiful, functional (and very expensive) butcher-block-type cutting boards you can buy, but remember these must be meticulously cared for to avoid the cultivation of dangerous germs and NEVER soaked in water. Larger versions can take up lots of counter and storage space, so keep these things in mind before making a big investment. Plastic and silicone versions are perfectly functional for average jobs and can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher, but don't provide the surface area of the larger wooden boards.CookwareIt's easy to be overwhelmed by the choices out there when it comes to cookware. It's also very easy to spend your kids' college money on pots if you're not careful! Besides what you like the look of and what feels good in your hand, there are a few things to think about before choosing cookware. For instance, what kind of heat source does your stove-top utilize? Gas stoves work well with all kinds of cookware, but electric stoves can take longer to adjust the amount of heat being used, so you want to avoid cookware that is overly heavy, as this will delay heat adjustments even further. Finally, if you have an induction cooktop, make sure you acquaint yourself with the manufacturer's recommendations as some cookware will not allow the magnetic currents responsible for heat. If you're reassessing your current tools, inspect your non-stick pieces for scratches and other damage to the non-stick surfaces. Cookware with this damage should be replaced.10" inch skillet 8" inch skillet 1 qt saucepan 3 qt saucepan 6 qt stock or soup pot Roasting PanBakewareAnother category with lots of choices, today's bakeware includes some pieces that would leave our grandmothers stumped. some of the newest stuff--like flexible silicone muffin and loaf pans--can take some getting used to and aren't necessarily good replacements for tried and true earthware, pyrex or metal pieces.Shallow baking Pan and or "cookie" sheets (they are good for more than cookies!) 9 x 13 inch casserole 9 x 9 inch casseroleKnivesSkip the $800 knife set and get quality versions of the following essential blades to get your kitchen running:8" chef's knife Paring Knife Bread Knife Steak Knives (4-8)Sundry ToolsMeasuring Cups (dry) Measuring Cup (wet) Measuring Spoons Graduated Mixing Bowls (set 3-5) Strainer or colander Can Opener Pepper Grinder (If you're not already, get in the fresh-ground pepper habit!)UtensilsWhisk Tongs (1-2) Silicon Spatulas (2-3) Wooden Spoons (2-3) Large Spoon Large Slotted Spoon Vegetable Peeler Cheese Grater Wine opener
by Toni Scottplug it
When it come to setting up a well-equipped kitchen, it is often a good idea to start from the very beginning. You may have more kitchen stuff than you use regularly with lots of tools that are no longer up to the task or have been forgotten. If you're in your first apartment or recently married, you're probably already at the very beginning and need to start from scratch... Either way, what follows is an overview of the necessities with some important notes on considerations you should make as you browse the housewares department. Let's take a look at the essential building blocks of truly functional kitchen workspace.Cutting boardsYou'll need at least two cutting boards, one for meat and one for veggies. There are myriad types on the market and you should take stock of your available storage and lifestyle before choosing. There are beautiful, functional (and very expensive) butcher-block-type cutting boards you can buy, but remember these must be meticulously cared for to avoid the cultivation of dangerous germs and NEVER soaked in water. Larger versions can take up lots of counter and storage space, so keep these things in mind before making a big investment. Plastic and silicone versions are perfectly functional for average jobs and can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher, but don't provide the surface area of the larger wooden boards.CookwareIt's easy to be overwhelmed by the choices out there when it comes to cookware. It's also very easy to spend your kids' college money on pots if you're not careful! Besides what you like the look of and what feels good in your hand, there are a few things to think about before choosing cookware. For instance, what kind of heat source does your stove-top utilize? Gas stoves work well with all kinds of cookware, but electric stoves can take longer to adjust the amount of heat being used, so you want to avoid cookware that is overly heavy, as this will delay heat adjustments even further. Finally, if you have an induction cooktop, make sure you acquaint yourself with the manufacturer's recommendations as some cookware will not allow the magnetic currents responsible for heat. If you're reassessing your current tools, inspect your non-stick pieces for scratches and other damage to the non-stick surfaces. Cookware with this damage should be replaced.10" inch skillet 8" inch skillet 1 qt saucepan 3 qt saucepan 6 qt stock or soup pot Roasting PanBakewareAnother category with lots of choices, today's bakeware includes some pieces that would leave our grandmothers stumped. some of the newest stuff--like flexible silicone muffin and loaf pans--can take some getting used to and aren't necessarily good replacements for tried and true earthware, pyrex or metal pieces.Shallow baking Pan and or "cookie" sheets (they are good for more than cookies!) 9 x 13 inch casserole 9 x 9 inch casseroleKnivesSkip the $800 knife set and get quality versions of the following essential blades to get your kitchen running:8" chef's knife Paring Knife Bread Knife Steak Knives (4-8)Sundry ToolsMeasuring Cups (dry) Measuring Cup (wet) Measuring Spoons Graduated Mixing Bowls (set 3-5) Strainer or colander Can Opener Pepper Grinder (If you're not already, get in the fresh-ground pepper habit!)UtensilsWhisk Tongs (1-2) Silicon Spatulas (2-3) Wooden Spoons (2-3) Large Spoon Large Slotted Spoon Vegetable Peeler Cheese Grater Wine opener
2008-04-02
Shopping at House of Fraser
Shopping at House of Fraser
by Penny Namen
plug itHouse of Fraser is Britain's only nationwide UK destination department store for premium brands and designers. With hundreds of top-name brands and thousands of high-end products available under one roof, the department store more than caters for all its customers' retail needs. But shopping at House of Fraser isn't just shopping ¬- it's an experience: an exciting and cutting-edge experience that leaves one hungry for more. So what is it exactly that gives House of Fraser the edge over so many British department stores?
Über chic, all-encompassing, and always ahead of the rest, House of Fraser is a brand in itself: a one-stop shop that'll instantly transport you to retail heaven. It's the definitive shopping destination for style-savvy consumers who want the finest and very best products available, at affordable prices. House of Fraser is every shop you will ever need in one: selling all you could possibly require to make a house a home, from décor and furniture and all your kitchen must-haves from crockery to corkscrews, to the latest and most sought-after designer clothes and accessories to fill your closets and cupboards.
House of Fraser sell men's, women's, and children's clothing and accessories; home furnishings, furniture; housewares; linens; haberdashery; cosmetics; perfume; jewellery; stationery; luggage and electronics in 62 stores throughout the UK. Whether you want the newest perfume to hit the beauty industry, a stunning bridal accessory, something stylish for your living room or the latest innovation in televisions or audio systems, House of Fraser has something for everyone.
Fashionista are treated to an eclectic mix of both classic and contemporary designer names, including Alberta Ferretti, Armani, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Moschino, Stella McCartney, and Versace, as well as House of Fraser's in-house line Linea, hard-to-find labels such as Punky Fish and Ichi, and up-to-the minute designer denim brand Yanuk. If you're searching for the perfect outfit for a special occasion or a job interview, or just in need of a bit of guidance, House of Fraser's personal shopping service is invaluable. Specially trained staff (who've undergone rigorous tuition) will be more than happy to listen to your needs, and advise and perhaps introduce you to labels you may never have thought of trying before. Customers are under no obligation to buy.
Beauty lovers can take advantage of House of Fraser's in-store beauty experts and be pampered with fabulous new products, including Bobbi Brown, Clarins, Clinique, Molton Brown, and Yves Saint Laurent. House of Fraser's food and kitchenware hall is a must-go destination for everything from high-end groceries to cookwares by famous names such as Le Creuset and Alessi. The haberdashery department is a craftsperson's mecca and the toy department is overflowing with all a child could wish for, from Barbie dolls to rocking horses. The hair and beauty spa provides high-quality hair-cuts, colours and styling, and the store's much-loved bistro and café provide delicious food and refreshment for those in need of a respite or recharge.
Currently with 62 House of Fraser stores across the country, the flagship London store is now the House of Fraser on Oxford Street whilst the chain's largest is in Birmingham. Further store openings are planned for later in 2007 (Belfast) and in 2008 (High Wycombe and Chester). With over 150 years of retailing experience, the company was founded with Frasers, Glasgow in 1849 by Hugh Fraser and James Arthur, and has grown exponentially through the acquisition of other leading store groups including Dickens and Jones, Rackhams and Army & Navy. In 2006 House of Fraser was acquired by a consortium led by Iceland's acquisitive Baugur Group.
A new online shop is being launched in Autumn 2007 and customers will then be able to buy all their favourite House of Fraser products and brands, as well as many items exclusive to the online shop, at the click of a fingertip.
To find your nearest House of Fraser store or check out the newest products on sale, see http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk. To sign up for further information on House of Fraser's new online shop see http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/shop/
by Penny Namen
plug itHouse of Fraser is Britain's only nationwide UK destination department store for premium brands and designers. With hundreds of top-name brands and thousands of high-end products available under one roof, the department store more than caters for all its customers' retail needs. But shopping at House of Fraser isn't just shopping ¬- it's an experience: an exciting and cutting-edge experience that leaves one hungry for more. So what is it exactly that gives House of Fraser the edge over so many British department stores?
Über chic, all-encompassing, and always ahead of the rest, House of Fraser is a brand in itself: a one-stop shop that'll instantly transport you to retail heaven. It's the definitive shopping destination for style-savvy consumers who want the finest and very best products available, at affordable prices. House of Fraser is every shop you will ever need in one: selling all you could possibly require to make a house a home, from décor and furniture and all your kitchen must-haves from crockery to corkscrews, to the latest and most sought-after designer clothes and accessories to fill your closets and cupboards.
House of Fraser sell men's, women's, and children's clothing and accessories; home furnishings, furniture; housewares; linens; haberdashery; cosmetics; perfume; jewellery; stationery; luggage and electronics in 62 stores throughout the UK. Whether you want the newest perfume to hit the beauty industry, a stunning bridal accessory, something stylish for your living room or the latest innovation in televisions or audio systems, House of Fraser has something for everyone.
Fashionista are treated to an eclectic mix of both classic and contemporary designer names, including Alberta Ferretti, Armani, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Moschino, Stella McCartney, and Versace, as well as House of Fraser's in-house line Linea, hard-to-find labels such as Punky Fish and Ichi, and up-to-the minute designer denim brand Yanuk. If you're searching for the perfect outfit for a special occasion or a job interview, or just in need of a bit of guidance, House of Fraser's personal shopping service is invaluable. Specially trained staff (who've undergone rigorous tuition) will be more than happy to listen to your needs, and advise and perhaps introduce you to labels you may never have thought of trying before. Customers are under no obligation to buy.
Beauty lovers can take advantage of House of Fraser's in-store beauty experts and be pampered with fabulous new products, including Bobbi Brown, Clarins, Clinique, Molton Brown, and Yves Saint Laurent. House of Fraser's food and kitchenware hall is a must-go destination for everything from high-end groceries to cookwares by famous names such as Le Creuset and Alessi. The haberdashery department is a craftsperson's mecca and the toy department is overflowing with all a child could wish for, from Barbie dolls to rocking horses. The hair and beauty spa provides high-quality hair-cuts, colours and styling, and the store's much-loved bistro and café provide delicious food and refreshment for those in need of a respite or recharge.
Currently with 62 House of Fraser stores across the country, the flagship London store is now the House of Fraser on Oxford Street whilst the chain's largest is in Birmingham. Further store openings are planned for later in 2007 (Belfast) and in 2008 (High Wycombe and Chester). With over 150 years of retailing experience, the company was founded with Frasers, Glasgow in 1849 by Hugh Fraser and James Arthur, and has grown exponentially through the acquisition of other leading store groups including Dickens and Jones, Rackhams and Army & Navy. In 2006 House of Fraser was acquired by a consortium led by Iceland's acquisitive Baugur Group.
A new online shop is being launched in Autumn 2007 and customers will then be able to buy all their favourite House of Fraser products and brands, as well as many items exclusive to the online shop, at the click of a fingertip.
To find your nearest House of Fraser store or check out the newest products on sale, see http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk. To sign up for further information on House of Fraser's new online shop see http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/shop/
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